Quick Info
| Profession | Judge, Lawyer, Politician, Editor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/05/1905 |
| Age | 91 years (died on 20, Jul, 1996) |
| Birthplace | Travancore, Kerala, India |
| Date of Death | 20/07/1996 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Anna Chandy |
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| Nickname | Anna |
| Zodiac sign | Not Known |
| Hometown | Travancore, Kerala, India |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Weight | 53 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Figure Measurements | 34-27-34 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| BDS | Bachelor of Dental Surgery |
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| Law Degree | Postgraduate Law Degree (graduated with distinction in 1926) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Hobbies | Reading |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not Known |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Husband/Spouse | Not Known |
| Marriage Date | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Not Known | ||||
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| Mother | Not Known | ||||
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Career
| 1929 | Milestone: Joined the bar as a barrister |
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| 1930 | Milestone: Founded and edited the Malayali magazine 'Shrimati' |
| 1932 | Milestone: Secured a seat in the representative body of Travancore |
| 1937 | Milestone: Appointed as the first woman Judge in India |
| 1949 | Milestone: Became a District Judge |
| 1959 | Milestone: Appointed to the Kerala High Court as a judge, becoming the first woman High Court Judge in India |
| 1967 | Milestone: Retired from the Kerala High Court |
| 1971 | Milestone: Published autobiography 'Aatmakatha' |
| Post-retirement | Milestone: Worked with the Law Commission of India |
Favourites
| Favourite Actor | Ajith Kumar |
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| Favourite Actress | Anushka Sharma |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Anna graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). | |
| 2. She is currently getting ready to excel in the Civil Service Examination. | |
| 3. In 2014, Anna began a relationship with cricketer Sachin Baby. | |
| 4. On 5 January 2017, Anna and Sachin Baby tied the knot at St. Sebastian’s Church in Thodupuzha, Kerala. | |
| 5. Anna Chandy was one of the first female judges in the British Empire, next to Emily Murphy. | |
| 6. She was a fierce advocate for women's rights, emphasizing wage discrimination, widow remarriage, and women's liberty. | |
| 7. She fought for reservation for women in government jobs, leading to the abolition of statutes preventing women from working in such roles. | |
| 8. Her magazine 'Shrimati' was the first women's magazine in the Malayalam language and focused on women's freedom, health, home management, and household industries. |